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On Oct 8, 2020
@DrTedros shared
RT @AJEnglish: Public health measures for COVID-19 may help keep flu cases down, but what risks emerge when the two viruses overlap? https://t.co/bHFCVstDVG https://t.co/zBXGkmITT9
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Double virus trouble: When COVID-19 meets the flu season

Double virus trouble: When COVID-19 meets the flu season

Public health measures for COVID-19 may help keep flu cases down, but what risks emerge when the two viruses overlap?

On Oct 12, 2020
@WSJ shared
Some recent studies found that pregnant women with Covid-19 mostly deliver healthy babies. But other research shows virus-related risks including illness and premature birth. Here's what you need to know about Covid-19 and pregnancy. https://t.co/EmuVa7XXT4
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What You Need to Know About Covid-19 and Pregnancy

What You Need to Know About Covid-19 and Pregnancy

Some recent studies found that pregnant women with Covid-19 mostly deliver healthy babies. But other research shows virus-related risks including illness and premature birth.

On Oct 9, 2020
@gabbystern shared
RT @doctorsoumya: Proponents of natural #HerdImmunity should bear in mind that young people can get very sick, die and suffer long term complications from #COVID19. https://t.co/a3oiXQD76u @TheZeinabBadawi @richardhorton1 @WHO @ICMRDELHI @JNkengasong @jarottingen @JeremyFarrar
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Neurological, Cardiac Issues Linger in COVID-19 Youth

Neurological, Cardiac Issues Linger in COVID-19 Youth

Young people have suffered less under the COVID-19 virus than older people medically, but experts say the gap has narrowed, and so-called superspreading among the young is a factor. “The ...

On Oct 8, 2020
@COSTprogramme shared
RT @RiseupPPD: #ResearchAlert! New #RiseupPPD publication from our #COVID19 Task-Force on good practices in #perinatalmentalhealth during the #pandemic: https://t.co/oHyn1Bn8Fe @COSTprogramme #covidmaternity #maternity #perinatalMH #mentalhealth #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Good Practices in Perinatal Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report from Task-Force RISEUP-PPD COVID-19

Good Practices in Perinatal Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report from Task-Force RISEUP-PPD COVID-19

In a Canadian study, pregnant participants also reported clinically relevant levels of psychological distress, such as depression (37%), general anxiety (57%), and …

On Oct 12, 2020
@DrTedros shared
Wishing you a swift recovery, my friend Edouard Fritch, President of #FrenchPolynesia. I have fond memories of our time together in August 2019, when I visited you in 🇵🇫. Please take care and stay strong! https://t.co/WIR4CQKi2i https://t.co/qDxGbpV7hg
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Coronavirus: French Polynesia President Edouard Fritch tests positive for Covid-19

Coronavirus: French Polynesia President Edouard Fritch tests positive for Covid-19

Before his positive test, Edouard Fritch had met with France's President and PM.

On Oct 9, 2020
@WSJ shared
Spain declared a state of emergency in a move that will allow it to extend a partial lockdown on Madrid as it seeks to control one of the worst outbreaks in Europe https://t.co/46ZghxV1uC
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Facing Resistance, Spain Declares State of Emergency to Stem Madrid’s Covid-19 Outbreak

Facing Resistance, Spain Declares State of Emergency to Stem Madrid’s Covid-19 Outbreak

An outbreak in Madrid and the surrounding region has divided authorities over how to control the spread of the virus without further damaging an economy that is among the hardest-hit in the ...

On Oct 12, 2020
@WSJ shared
Travel in Europe is increasingly difficult as surging infections push countries to restrict or cut off travel. The European Union aims to bring order to a growing patchwork of travel rules. https://t.co/kdBrQFKQSJ
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As Coronavirus Infections Rise in Europe, So Do Travel Restrictions

As Coronavirus Infections Rise in Europe, So Do Travel Restrictions

Travel in Europe is increasingly difficult as surging infections push countries to restrict or cut off travel. The European Union aims to bring order to a growing patchwork of travel rules.

On Oct 8, 2020
@WHO shared
Countries around 🌏🌍🌎 are demonstrating that investing in stronger health systems is crucial in responding to #COVID19 and future health threats. 👉 https://t.co/p3FMAqo3c3 https://t.co/tkN2TwKQ29
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Working with countries to address the impacts of COVID-19

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